Subtract 16/28 from 6/27
6/27 - 16/28 is -22/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 28 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
6/27 = 6 × 28/27 × 28 = 168/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
16/28 = 16 × 27/28 × 27 = 432/756 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/756 - 432/756 = 168 - 432/756 = -264/756 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/63
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